Posts

Just Breathe

Image
                                                            Ozzie Garcia, M.A., LCPC Stress is one of those things in life that we find ourselves developing a relationship with. Perhaps you can recall a time where you needed to really dig deep to deal with stress. Other times, we can relax and enjoy the flow of life because we have a handle on things. From the daily hurdles to the big jumps that can trip us up for weeks, I find that learning to pay attention to your breathing for a short period of time is a helpful skill to have in your toolbox. One problem seems to be that we forget to stop and take a break. A moment to pause and just check in with ourselves for this very purpose, to breathe. It always blows my mind to think of how much goes on when we go about the automatic process of breathing. We take on average 12-20 breaths per minute, and in that process of inhale exhale, we don’t usually notice the work our lungs and respiratory system engage in. Guards at the front gat
Post a Comment
Read more

What is a Nurse Practitioner?

Image
                                          Mary Ellen Fleming Price, APN, PMHCNS-BC                 Doris Van Byssum, Psy.D., PMHNP-BC   “So when do I see the doctor”? Nurse Practitioners (NPs) hear this sometimes, as our role is not always clear to the public.   So what is an NP?   An NP is a registered nurse (RN) who has gone on to a Master’s or Doctoral program.   A Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) specializes in Psychiatry.   The laws for practice differ from state to state.   In Illinois, where our practice Genesis Clinical Services is based, NPs can write prescriptions like a psychiatrist, but we have a collaborating physician.   The collaborating physician is available for questions and provides supervision throughout your care.   The Psych NPs have courses in Advance Physical Assessment, Advanced Pharmacology, Psychopharmacology, Advanced Pathophysiology, as well as a series of courses in preparation to prescribe and conduct therapy.   There are also 500+ hours of
Post a Comment
Read more

Welcome!

Welcome to the Genesis Clinical Services blog.  Look to the GCS blog for monthly posts by our providers and staff about topics related to mental health.  E-mail us at gcsinbox @outlook.com with topics you would like our providers to write about.  Our goal is to provide our clients with the highest quality psychological and psychiatric services in the Western Suburbs. By having all of our care providers at the same location, we easil y collaborate on your care. Whether you are in need of a Psychiatrist or Nurse Practitioner for medication management or a psychologist, licensed social worker or therapist, Genesis Clinical Services can offer a variety of mental health services.  Be sure to visit our main website and http://www.genesisclinicalservices.com . _______________________________ This web site and its agents make no promises, guarantees, representations, or warranties, expressed or implied, and assume no duty or liability with regard to the information contained h
Post a Comment
Read more